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KC IABC's Business Communicators Summit (BCS)

  • KU Edwards Campus - Best Conference Center 12600 South Quivira Road Overland Park, KS, 66213 United States (map)

Amplify! Elevate Your Voice, Expand Your Impact

Mark your calendar for KC IABC's Business Communicators Summit (BCS), one of the region's largest gatherings for communications and marketing professionals. 

KC IABC Business Communicators Summit
February 27 | 8:00 a.m. - 5 p.m.
KU Edwards Campus | Best Conference Center

BCS offers an exciting roster of expert speakers and local leaders. Don't miss your chance to:

  • Network with peers and like-minded professionals

  • Navigate the industry's evolving landscape

  • Gain knowledge, insights, and skills that you can apply every day!

Luncheon Keynote Conversation

Teal Rising: Amplifying Marketing and Communications for the KC Current

Join us for a captivating keynote discussion with Dani Welniak, VP of Communications, and Jocelyn Monroe, VP of Marketing, as they share the secrets behind the Kansas City Current’s remarkable journey.

From opening the world’s first dedicated women’s sports stadium to hosting the prestigious Women’s Cup, the Kansas City Current and CPKC Stadium have broken barriers and set new standards.

During this insightful keynote, you’ll learn about:

  • Strategies used for expanding reach and impact on an international scale

  • How to handle rapid growth from a communications and marketing perspective

  • What goes into hosting events like the National Women’s Soccer League Championship

Breakfast Panel

KC is Booming — How Can You Catch the Wave?
Speakers: Tim Cowden, President & CEO, KC Area Development Council (KCADC)
Frank White, III, President & CEO, KC Area Transportation Authority
Kathy Nelson, President & CEO, KC Sports Commission and Visit KC
Moderator: Matt Tidwell, Ph.D, APR, Director, Professional Studies, The University of Kansas

It’s impossible to miss the headlines — Kansas City is kicking it (and taking names). New airport, host city for the World Cup, new world class women’s soccer stadium, streetcar expansion, and international companies bringing thousands of new jobs Join us as business and civic leaders help us understand what these changes mean — these are just a few ways Kansas City is ushering in a new era of growth.

Join us as business and civic leaders help us understand what these changes mean — and how our companies and organizations can catch the wave.

Whether you're in corporate or nonprofit, internal or external communications, BCS offers something for everyone. Breakfast and lunch will be provided, as well as a post-conference cocktail reception!

Ticket Information

Early Bird Tickets and Details Available Here

Join and Go allows you to join as an IABC Basic member for $100 (plus the BCS fee) to receive member registration fees at Kansas City and International IABC events, plus access to IABC's "Catalyst" content platform for valuable monthly professional development.